Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program

 

The primary objective of this program is to disburse funds to eligible entities for the purpose of restoring and protecting the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast region using the best available science in accordance with an approved State Expenditure Plan.

Active 87.052 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council B - Project Grants Not applicable. Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act of 2012, Title 33, Part 1321(t)(3), Section 1603(3), Public Law 112-141, 33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(2), Statute 126,588 Eligible applicants are specified by the RESTORE Act and regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 34 as the five Gulf Coast States or their administrative agents, as defined in 33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(3), Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. For the development of the State Expenditure Plan, the eligible entities for each Gulf Coast State are as follows: in Alabama, the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council; in Florida, a consortia of local political subdivisions that includes at a minimum 1 representative of each affected county; in Louisiana, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana; in Mississippi, the Office of the Governor or an appointee of the Office of the Governor; and in Texas, the Office of the Governor or an appointee of the Office of the Governor [33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(3)(B)(iii)]. Only the above-named entities are eligible applicants who may apply for funding. The RESTORE Council does not make Spill Impact Program grants directly to other entities or individuals. States may select subrecipients to carryout approved projects in the State Expenditure Plan. Interested third parties may contact their jurisdiction listed above to learn more about how the eligible entities select proposed activities. The principal beneficiaries are the people, wildlife, economy/businesses, and natural resources of the Gulf Coast region. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan, August 2013, Comprehensive Plan Update 2016, December 2016, and Comprehensive Plan Update 2022, September 2022 apply to this program. Department of the Treasury Regulations for the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, 31 CFR Part 34, publication of the Final Rule December 14, 2015 (80 FR 77239), and the Final Rule Amending 31 CFR 34.204(a), published April 3, 2019 (84 FR 12929), apply to this program. RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component Planning Allocation, 40 CFR Part 1800, publication date of the Final Rule January 13, 2015 (80 FR 1584), and RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component Allocation, 40 CFR 1800, publication date of Final Rule December 15, 2015 (80 FR 77580) and effective date of April 12, 2016 (81 FR 21478), also apply to this program. All State Expenditure Plans must (1) describe the best available science, as applicable, that informed the State's selection of each project or program, and (2) include a certification that projects and programs are based on the best available science as defined in the RESTORE Act. Best available science is defined in the RESTORE Act as science that (A) maximizes the quality, objectivity, and integrity of information, including statistical information; (B) uses peer-reviewed and publicly available data; and (C) clearly documents and communicates risks and uncertainties in the scientific basis for such projects. Preapplication coordination is required. Eligible entities may apply to the Council through a two-phase application process. The first part of the application process is the submission of a State Expenditure Plan (SEP), which must be approved by the RESTORE Council Chairperson. The second part of the application process is the submission of grant application materials by the eligible entities for individual projects or programs contained within the approved SEP. State Expenditure Plan Guidelines have been published by the Council and are available at www.restorethegulf.gov. A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Spill Impact Component was published June 3, 2016 (81 FR 35769 and Grants.gov grant opportunity number GCC-SEP-16-001). Eligible applicants must develop and submit a State Expenditure Plan in accordance with the requirements of 33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(3) for approval by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Chairperson. Projects and programs implemented under an SEP will be required to comply with all environmental and permitting requirements, as applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. After submission and approval of an SEP, eligible entities must submit complete application packages to request funding for individual approved projects and programs. The Council's automated grants management system will be utilized for submission of all grant applications and supporting information. Required application materials are specified in the NOFA published June 3, 2016 (81 FR 35769). The full text of the NOFA and the Council's Guidelines for Development of State Expenditure Plans are available at www.restorethegulf.gov. Applications are approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. Not applicable. From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. All projects, programs, and activities must be included in an approved State Expenditure Plan in order to be funded. The intent of this program is to disburse funds to eligible entities for the purpose of restoring and protecting the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, coastal wetlands, and economy of the Gulf Coast region using the best available science in accordance with an approved State Expenditure Plan. All projects, programs, and activities must be eligible activities pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) of 33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(1)(B) and must be included in an approved State Expenditure Plan (SEP). The projects, programs and activities must contribute to the overall economic and ecological recovery of the Gulf Coast; the State Expenditure Plan must take into consideration the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan (“Comprehensive Plan”), August 2013, Comprehensive Plan Update 2016, December 2016, and Comprehensive Plan Update 2022, September 2022, and be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. States may select subrecipients to carryout approved projects in the State Expenditure Plan. Performance Reports: Individual awards and risk assessments will specify performance monitoring requirements. Recipients are responsible for oversight of the operations of award supported-activities, including monitoring of subrecipients, to assure that compliance with applicable Federal requirements and performance expectations are being achieved. Not applicable. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of recipients or subrecipients are required to be maintained by the terms of the award. The recipient must retain records for three years from the date when the final financial report is submitted. Statutory Formula: Title 40 Chapter VIII Part 1800

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The period of performance is specified in the grant award documents. Funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Theresa Pettijohn
500 Poydras St, Ste 1117
New Orleans, LA 70130 USA
theresa.pettijohn@restorethegulf.gov
Phone: 504-235-1516 http://www.restorethegulf.gov 95-1770-0-1-452 (Project Grants (for specified projects)) FY 22$90,448,634.00; FY 23 est $227,897,431.00; FY 24 est $175,000,000.00; FY 21$94,932,476.00; FY 20$136,955,000.00; FY 19$16,565,000.00; FY 18$35,597,956.00; FY 17$19,760,358.00; FY 16$6,015,287.00; - Financial assistance is provided as grants to eligible State entities to carry out projects and programs contained within an approved State Expenditure Plan. No data available Department of the Treasury Regulations for the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund, 31 CFR Part 34, publication date of the Final Rule December 14, 2015 (80 FR 77239). Department of the Treasury Regulations for the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund Final Rule Amending 31 CFR 34.204(a), April 3, 2019 (84 FR 12929). The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Initial Comprehensive Plan, August 2013. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan Update 2016, December 2016. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan Update 2022, September 2022. 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council RESTORE Act Oil Spill Component Planning Allocation Final Rule, 40 CFR Part 1800, January 13, 2015 (80 FR 1584). RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component Allocation Final Rule, 40 CFR 1800, publication date December 15, 2015 (80 FR 77580) and effective date April 12, 2016 (81 FR 21478). Fiscal Year 2016 Information on approved State Expenditure Plans and associated projects is available at www.restorethegulf.gov.
Fiscal Year 2017 Information on approved State Expenditure Plans and associated projects is available at www.restorethegulf.gov.
Fiscal Year 2023 Information on approved State Expenditure Plans and associated projects as well as a list of grants that have been awarded are available at www.restorethegulf.gov.